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“God’s Country” with brothers Dan and Reid Isbell is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today’s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged,  first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.

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“God’s Country” with brothers Dan and Reid Isbell is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today’s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged,  first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.

    Ep. 30: Koe Wetzel on Noodling, Jail, and Being the Black Cat

    Ep. 30: Koe Wetzel on Noodling, Jail, and Being the Black Cat

    This week Reid and Dan Isbell host genre-bending artist Koe Wetzel out in God's Country. The guys share their What Ya Mad At stories of the week and seem to have a common theme, which is hating on certain vehicles. Koe spills the beans on his best arrest story, the ins and outs of catfish noodling, and how they all share a love for big deer. Reid and Dan fanboy over Koe's new album "9 Lives" and have had it on repeat ever since they recorded this episode.
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Ep. 29: Dillon Carmichael on His Musical Upbringing, Bass Fishing, and George Jones

    Ep. 29: Dillon Carmichael on His Musical Upbringing, Bass Fishing, and George Jones

    This week out in God's Country Reid and Dan host one of their favorite vocalists and people in Nashville, Dillon Carmichael! Dillon dives in on what it was like growing up with his uncles John Michael Montgomery and Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) in the spotlight and what other artists inspired him to chase the neon rainbow to Nashville. He also explains that his first gig in Nashville was working security in downtown Nashville and some rowdy stories that accompanied the gig. The guys all bond on the therapy that is bass fishing and how there's no better feeling in the world than a bass on the end of a line. Dillon ends the episode with a Gravorite performance that shows off why he has one of the BEST voices in Nashville! 
    Catch Dan and Reid playing live as The Brothers Hunt @ Chiefs in Nashville on July 19th: Get Tickets
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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Ep. 28: Ashley Cooke on Fast Cars & Freedom, Skinny Dipping, and Jeep Life

    Ep. 28: Ashley Cooke on Fast Cars & Freedom, Skinny Dipping, and Jeep Life

    This week out in God's Country Reid and Dan host the #1 "My Place" artist, Ashley Cooke! They all deep dive in on Ashley's journey to Nashville, what it was like growing up around child actors, and how she took control of her own destiny when COVID shook the music scene in 2020. Ashley goes into a thorough description of "Jeep Life" and what it has been like creating music around the TikTok artist stigma. The episode ends with the best rendition of Rascal Flatts's you have heard from Reid, Dan, and Ashley!
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Ep. 27: Craig Morgan on Serving Our Country, the Therapy of Songwriting, and his Off-Grid Outdoor Experience

    Ep. 27: Craig Morgan on Serving Our Country, the Therapy of Songwriting, and his Off-Grid Outdoor Experience

    This week out in God's Country, Dan and Reid Isbell host ARMY Reserve member and hit song singing artist, Craig Morgan. The guys dive in with Craig and get him to share stories from the battlefield, his journey to the Nashville music scene, and his memoir, "God Family Country." Craig shares why it is more important than ever for young citizens to consider enlisting into the armed forces and shares why he decided to re-enlist in the Army Reserve. The guys take a deep dive into some of Craig's iconic songs such as "Almost Home," "Redneck Yacht Club," and "That's What I Love About Sunday." Stay tuned until the end to hear all three of them join in for Craig's #Gravorite. 
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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Ep. 26: Tracy Lawrence on the 90's, Mission Possible, and Backcountry Elk Hunting

    Ep. 26: Tracy Lawrence on the 90's, Mission Possible, and Backcountry Elk Hunting

    This week Dan and Reid Isbell host the legendary Tracy Lawrence out in God's Country. The guys kick off the episode with Dan fan-girling over meeting Tracy and their hilarious new segment, "What ya mad at?", where Reid explains how Dogecoin is slowly ruining his life. Tracy shares some epic stories from his rise to fame in the 1990's and this music row legend shares advice that any up-and-coming artist should hear. The guys dive in on hunting and conservation, and Tracy talks about harvesting an elk in the backcountry. The episode ends with Tracy covering one of the greatest George Strait songs of all time.
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Ep. 25: Michael Ray on Florida, Hunting Alligators, and Country Music

    Ep. 25: Michael Ray on Florida, Hunting Alligators, and Country Music

    This week Dan and Reid Isbell host hit-making artist Michael Ray out in God’s Country. Ray shares his thoughts on keyboard warriors, how Joe Diffie impacted his life, and how he mentally recharges from life in the spotlight. He shares some crazy alligator-hunting stories from his upbringing in Florida and how music has been a part of his life from the time he was born.
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    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
225 Ratings

225 Ratings

D Oyen ,

My favorite podcast

Absolutely love the show. Love hearing from all the country stars and getting a little bit of a look behind the curtain of Nashville mixed in with some great hunting stories!
Keep up the outstanding work guys. You both make Tuesdays livable again!!

willconnors65 ,

These guys are hilarious

Thank you for this awesome pod

jakype ,

Favorite pod

I want to share with you guys that this by far my favorite podcast!! Love the guests, love the stories, and love the vice of show! Dan and Reid are my kind of people, down to earth, friendly and funny! The mix of country living/music is perfect! Live you guys, live the show and hope to meet you some day!!

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